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Finland rushes through strict border law

People who want to seek asylum in Finland can be rejected directly. The Parliament in Helsinki is voting for a tightened and criticized exception law – against the backdrop of a Russian hybrid threat. Critics have warned that it can have costly consequences.

Prisoners and Engine Drivers - Here Are the Newly Elected to the EU

A newly released activist, a retired butcher, and four Finnish ex-ministers. All are part of the group of newcomers in the EU Parliament. Here are some members to keep an eye on during the coming mandate period.

Therefore the Nordic countries went against the stream in the EU election

Conservative and far-right parties are doing well in Europe. The social democratic group, the green group and the left-wing group are all losing ground in the EU Parliament. But in the Nordic countries, the red-green parties are reaping successes. A fairly massive majority is positive towards EU membership in these countries, says political scientist Marie Demker.

EU Election in Seven Points

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election.

The Left Alliance increases – The Finns Party backs off